| Title: | French Business, Media & Arts |
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| Long Title: | French Business, Media & Arts |
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| Field of Study: |
Languages
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
Pio Fenton |
| Module Author: |
Sheila Walsh |
| Module Description: |
This module focuses on advanced French language skills for general use and for the international business sector (written, spoken, aural and reading comprehension proficiency and some work on translation). Resources will also include authentic materials from French media sources, literature and the arts to deepen students' knowledge and understanding of the culture, society and civilisation of France and to develop their analytical skills. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Communicate orally to a high level of competence on a range of relevant topics, including engaging in interactive, presentation and interpretative activities. |
| LO2 |
Understand and analyse spoken French and media reports dealing with relevant topics such as film, current affairs, French media, etc. |
| LO3 |
Read and analyse advanced-level authentic French texts from relevant sources. |
| LO4 |
Research and examine specific aspects of contemporary French culture (e.g. film, visual art, recent history literature), and/or current affairs in a manner appropriate to the format of a specified academic assignment. |
| LO5 |
Produce extensive advanced level texts in French and/or translate authentic advanced-level texts. |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named CIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s). |
| No recommendations listed |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section. |
| No requirements listed |
Co-requisites
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| No Co Requisites listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Translation skills
Translation of authentic texts mainly from French-English, but with a smaller proportion of exercises in translation from English-French.
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Grammar
Substantial reinforcement and practical application of key relevant points of French grammar and usage to an advanced standard.
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Reading/writing skills
Reading and analysis of relevant authentic resources linked to the international business sector in France, the French economy, current affairs, contemporary media and the arts. Developing students' written comprehension skills in relation to such resources.
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Oral/communication skills
Preparing students to deliver oral presentations in a professional manner, to participate in oral discussions in French to a high standard on relevant topics such as current affairs, media and the arts, and to simulate professional oral interactions in a business context.
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Literary and cultural studies
Develop students' knowledge and understanding of contemporary French culture, society and civilisation through the analysis of contemporary media, film, literature, and/or selected cultural artefacts (including visual arts and the analysis of selected cultural and economic events e.g. Cannes film festival, Paris fashion week, Taste of Paris, etc.).
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 100.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Presentation |
Investigation into an aspect of contemporary French business culture, a relevant case study or another approved topic. |
1,3,4 |
30.0 |
Week 11 |
| Essay |
Essay written in English based on research and analysis of an approved cultural or literary topic. |
2,3,4 |
30.0 |
Week 7 |
| Short Answer Questions |
Written in-class exam testing grammatical knowledge and application, reading, writing and translation skills etc. |
3,5 |
40.0 |
Week 12 |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Contempory media and current affairs analysis with particular focus on the international business and the economy in France and/or the Francophone world. Reading, writing, advanced grammar workshops |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Lab |
Activities alternating to include: Translation workshops; working with visual media (e.g. films, contemporary media, etc.); speaking practice (group and paired discussions); listening practice and grammar exercises. |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Independent research into cultural, literary and current affairs topics. Preparing oral and written work for assessments. Revision of topics covered in class and reviewing resources such as advertisements, news stories, videos, films, literary extracts, etc. used in classes. Translation preparation. |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Contempory media and current affairs analysis with particular focus on the international business and the economy in France and/or the Francophone world. Reading, writing, advanced grammar workshops |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Lab |
Activities alternating to include: Translation workshops; working with visual media (e.g. films, contemporary media, etc.); speaking practice (group and paired discussions); listening practice and grammar exercises. |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Independent research into cultural, literary and current affairs topics. Preparing oral and written work for assessments. Revision of topics covered in class and reviewing resources such as advertisements, news stories, videos, films, literary extracts, etc. used in classes. Translation preparation. |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Mitchell, Fleuranceau 2011, Pour parler affaires: Méthode de francais professionnel, Maison des langues Paris [ISBN: 9788484438564]
- Eugene O Sullivan 1993, Pas a Pas en Francais, Folens [ISBN: 0 861214684]
- John Ardagh 2005, France Today, Fifth Ed., 9, Penguin London [ISBN: 014 01.0098 9]
- - 2004, Grammaire Progressive du Francais, CLE International [ISBN: 2.09 033854.7]
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Williams, Mcandrew-Cazorla 2013, Manual of Business French: A comprehensive language guide, Routledge London [ISBN: 041512901X]
- Hawkins, Towell 2015, French grammar and usage, 4th edition Ed., Routledge London [ISBN: 9781138851108]
- Hargreaves, A.G. 2007, Multi-Ethnic France: Immigration, Politics, Culture and Society, 2nd edition Ed., Routledge London [ISBN: 0415397839]
- Howarth, Varouxakis 2014, Contemporary France: An Introduction to French Politics and Society, 2nd edition Ed., Routledge London [ISBN: 9780340741870]
- Baker, M. 2011, In orther words: a coursebook on translation, Routledge London [ISBN: 9780415467544]
- Munday, J. 2013, Introducing Translation Studies: Theories and Applications, Routledge London [ISBN: 9780415584890]
- Humberstone, P., Mot à mot: new advanced French vocabulary, 5th edition Ed., Hodder Education London [ISBN: 9781444110005]
- Drake, H. 2011, Contemporary France, Palgrave Macmillan London [ISBN: 9780333792445]
- Begag, A. (translated) 2007, Le Gone du Chaâba/Shanty-town kid, University of Nebraska Press London [ISBN: 9780803262584]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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- film: Director: Céline Sciamma 2014, 'Bande de filles' (Girlhood), France
- film: Director: Olivier Dahan 2007, ‘La Môme’ (La Vie en Rose), France
- film: Director: Christophe Ruggia 1998, ‘Le Gône du Chaâba’ (the kid from
Chaâba)
, France
- Website: TV5
- Website: Television France 1
- Website: Le Monde
- Website: France 2
- Website: French Government Culture Site
- DVD: Les Petitis Mouchoirs
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